Rezvani Motors has announced the Beast X, a new hypercar that promises an astonishing 1,560 horsepower. The company describes it as the “ultimate all-American hypercar.”
The Beast X is expected to be based on a Corvette, featuring a custom-built 6.2-liter V8 engine with fully forged internals.
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This setup is claimed to deliver 1,560 hp (1,163 kW / 1,582 PS) and a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds.
Corvette E-Ray Connection
Rezvani confirmed the Beast X will have all-wheel drive, hinting that it could share underpinnings with the Corvette E-Ray.
The E-Ray combines a 6.2-liter V8 producing 495 hp with a front-mounted electric motor, yielding a combined 655 hp and all-wheel drive.
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The teaser image shows an aggressive sports car with a ventilated hood, canards, a front splitter, and a roof-mounted scoop.
Rezvani also mentions a “sculpted, lightweight carbon fiber body” and a “thunderous engine note.”
Production will be limited to just five units, with refundable deposits currently being accepted for $1,500. The full unveiling is scheduled for August 10.
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While many details remain under wraps, the standard Beast, also Corvette-based, uses a twin-turbo 6.2-liter V8 producing 1,000 hp and can hit 62 mph in 2.5 seconds.
